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FV61 EEM

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,448 mi
Last recorded87,448 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 EEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,448 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both rear inner sills and to chassis but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both rear inner sills and to chassis but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,072 miles

Front Both Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both Coil springs corroded

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Both suspension mounting points corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shocker cover lose rusted.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shocker cover lose rusted.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,920 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 71,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated in clamp (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of tank ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated in clamp (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 69,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated in clamp (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of tank ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated in clamp (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked because brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,875 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,873 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 64,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,899 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 61,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,948 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,380 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,425 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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FV61 EEM is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV61 EEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV61 EEM is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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